Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Towing and tow-starting
- Important safety notes
- Installing/removing the towing eye
- Towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised
- Towing a vehicle with both axles on the ground
- Transporting the vehicle
- Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
- Recovering a vehicle that has become stuck
- Tow-starting (emergency starting)
Jump-starting
WARNING
Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components,
and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connectin ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid towing bar if:
the engine is not running.
there is a brake system malfunction.
there is a malfunction in the power supply or the vehi ...
See also:
Topping up the brake/clutch fluid
Brake fluid will damage
painted
surfaces. Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately and wash
the area with a mixture of car shampoo
and water.
Only use new fluid from an airtigh ...
Parking brake lining
1. Drive the vehicle at a speed of
approximately 22 mph (35 km/h).
2. With the parking brake release button
pushed in, pull the parking brake lever
SLOWLY and GENTLY (pulling with a
force of ...
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2‑9.
2. Lift the load floor up.
Coin/Pierce Jack with One-Piece Wrench
A. Extension
B. Wheel Wrench
C. Jack ...
